The 4th edition of India- Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI commenced t, at Bentong camp, Pahang district, Malaysia. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 2nd to 15th December 2024.
The Indian contingent of 78 personnel is represented by a battalion of the Mahar Regiment. The Malaysian contingent is being represented by 123 personnel of the Royal Malaysian Regiment.
Joint exercise Harimau Shakti is an annual training event which is conducted alternately in India and Malaysia.
The previous edition was held in November 2023 at Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya, India.
Aim of the Joint Exercise is to enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake counter insurgency operations in jungle terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate. The exercise will focus on operations in the jungle environment.
